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Owner

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Overview

Girdwood Lodge Rental Photos and Description

Lodge, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4.5 Baths, (Sleeps 2-13)

This is a Beautiful 4300+ Sq Ft Custom Log Home. Designed & Built by the owner. There is no other home that compares to this lodge-like atmosphere in Girdwood. Great Space for Entertaining. The Main Level is almost 2000 sq ft w/ Dramatic 25 ft Vaulted Ceilings throughout. The Kitchen can cater to a variety of events. Perfect for Small Weddings( up to 30-35 people), Corporate Retreats or Small Corporate Parties, or Family Reunions. The ground entry level has 4 bedrooms & 3 baths. The Master Suite is on the top 3rd level w/ a spacious 600+ sq ft. In the Ski Season, Mt Alyeska is a short walk. There is a Large Deck with a Covered 6 person Hot Tub and a small outside gas grill.

We welcome Families with children, please remember to let us know about their accompanying you prior to your arrival.

Facility Fee charged on top of Accommodation Rates for Authorized & Scheduled Parties or Events such as Small Weddings Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties etc... Rates Depend on Amount of People. We take into Consideration the people already paying to stay in the home.

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About The Owner

My husband designed and built this home. He is a jack of all trades. He is a builder, a Real Estate broker and also a Commercial Salmon Fisherman. I have an Alaskan Real Estate license as well. I have been a Property Manager for several nightly rental & Long-Term Condos for 7 years. Making the choice to open our home to share with other people goes right along with my current business. We have a son who is 9 years old. We both love Alaska and Girdwood. Girdwood is a great place for basing your stay. You can make day trips to Seward or Whittier as well as enjoy the great scenery and local activities. Having our home as a base, you might be so comfortable in the home that you forget to step outside. The logs have such a warm appeal to them, it is definitely like being in a home away from home.

The Owner purchased this lodge in 1997

Why The Owner chose Girdwood

We built the home intending to do bed & breakfast. We did operate a very successful B&B there for over 10 years.

What makes this lodge unique

The home is very Large and the main living area is all open. This is nice for larger groups going on a trip together; they will not feel like they are stepping on each others toes. Large enough to find their own little area for quiet time if they want.

Guestbook comments from the owner

Our son and daughter-in-law rented the lodge for their wedding. It is in a lovely setting. It accommodated 30 wedding guests very nicely for a wedding on the deck. It has a huge kitchen capable of feeding the entire crowd. The party went from Wed evening until Mon with most meals eaten there. It was clean when we arrived and had a well supplied kitchen. Victor explained how everything worked when they arrived. The hot tub was enjoyed by several.

Reviews

5

based on 41 traveler reviews

Wonderful Home

5
of 5

We had 6 guests comprised of young folks and not so young folks. This home made us at ease from the moment we walked in the door. There was plenty of space for all to do what they want. The big kitchen table served as our game area, very easy to fit 8 around. The dining room table was our puzzle and fine dining space. One of our young men is a chef and we really enjoyed what he made in the well equipped kitchen. The hot tub was wonderful to soak our muscles after a day of hiking around Seward and Kenai. My sister and I shared the master while the kids all had their own rooms. We all agreed that the beds were so comfortable! (all kings and one twin) It was wonderful to feel the radiant heat coming through the floors! Very convenient to walk up to several restaurants and the slopes. The owners made the whole process of renting for the week easy and explained all about the house. It was truly a wonderful experience that made the whole trip relaxing! Hopefully will return again!

Submitted: Jan 20, 2015

Stayed: Jan 2015

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for the Awesome Review. We love it when our Guests are happy with their stay. We do appreciate your choosing to stay at our property. Thank you so much for writing this review and for your business. :)

Amazing House

5
of 5

My wife and I along with three other couples booked this amazing log home for a weekend ski trip. Upon entering the home we were amazed at the size of the main living area and gourmet kitchen. The bedrooms were all very nice and each had their own private bathroom. The master bedroom upstairs was amazing.

Unlike many of the homes we researched when booking our trip, this home is actually walking distance to Alyeska (about 5 mins to the lifts). Many of the other homes we looked at were advertised as walking distance but were actually a mile away. We didn't have to worry about resort parking and it was very convenient to go out and get first tracks on the slopes in the morning.

Many of the features of this home were highlighted upon returning from a long day on the slopes. Radiant floor heating was great for warming up your feet and the gourmet kitchen and gas grill were ideal for making an outstanding meal. The outdoor hot tub was a great place to unwind (and help your sore muscles after hitting the slopes all day).

Overall this was a perfect house for a weekend getaway with great friends. The owners/agents were a pleasure to work with during the booking process and they made sure we understood how to operate all the systems associated with the house. I give this home my highest recommendation and I hope to get the opportunity to stay here again!

Submitted: Oct 20, 2014

Stayed: Feb 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Wow, such a Wonderful review to see this morning. So happy you and your friends enjoyed our home and the location. We sure appreciate your taking the time to write this fantastic review!

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

5
of 5

Beautiful log home located in an excellent jumping-off location to see the many sights of SE Alaska. Home has all the amenities and is huge. Had four couples stay for the week. Big enough for all the privacy you need. Nice deck out back with grill and terrific kitchen for the gourmets who want to dine in.

Submitted: Sep 13, 2014

Stayed: Jun 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you very much for the Great Review. Very Happy you and your group enjoyed our home and the location! We truly appreciate your business. Thank you!

Beautiful Home

5
of 5

My Aunt and Uncle live in Girdwood, and we, my husband, myself, our two boys (18 and 20), my father and my niece rented this home as a base for our family visit as well as travels in and around the Girdwood area. We needed a place where we could enjoy visiting with family as well as visiting the area. This house provided a convenient location to both the trails and highways needed to discover the area. Alaska was amazing and the time with family was priceless. We enjoyed our stay at the house, everything was as beautiful as stated in the description. We will definitely be returning.

Submitted: Sep 5, 2014

Stayed: Aug 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your review. I am very happy you & your family had a wonderful time. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We do appreciate your time in writing this as well as your business. We hope to meet you again.

aeSolutions had a fabulous time and would and have recommend to anyone! it was wonderful!!

5
of 5

The lodge was beautiful and comfortable and fit our group great! it set a wonderful tone for our experience and we highly recommend this to anyone for a little getaway, or vacation, or even an event like ours. The owner was great to work with and the whole process and experience was great and effortless!

Submitted: Sep 4, 2014

Stayed: Jul 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Wow! What a review. We sure do appreciate your taking the time to submit such a Wonderful Review. We are so happy that our place worked great for your group. Thank you so much for your business and referrals.

Stunning and immaculate

5
of 5

This home has a jaw-dropping main floor with 3 living room areas and a large kitchen. There is an upstairs master suite and 4 large bedrooms downstairs. We rented it for 4 days for our son's wedding in Girdwood. Everything was spotless and well-maintained. We highly recommend it for any large group or extended family gathering with older children The owner is naturally cautious about damage to the property from any parties and so forth, and the main floor has a very light colored rug, so we are not sure families with young children would find it that child-friendly.

Submitted: Aug 28, 2014

Stayed: Aug 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you very much for the wonderful review. I am very happy you and your family enjoyed our home. We greatly appreciate your time in writing a Great Review, and for choosing to stay with us. Thank you.

Located in the beautiful valley of Girdwood. Home to Mt. Alyeska and the Alyeska Ski Resort. Fantastic Scenery, Glaciers, Wildlife. Great Skiing. The Drive from Anchorage to Girdwood is approximately 40 minutes, and is one of the most Scenic Drives in All of Alaska. Whittier is 30 minutes and Seward is approximately an hour and a half from Girdwood, making this location the perfect place to base out of.

Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest

My Standard Rate

3 night minimum stay

$500

Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest

Additional information about rental rates

Property Damage Protection

$89

Tax Rate

12.0%

Notes

**Base Rate is $500 for 1-4 Persons, plus $50 per addit'l persons ages 5 years & above. 12% bed tax on top of the rates. Discounts are given for longer stays & are discounted off total rate based on # of People & length of stay. Email for Quote. Christmas/New Years is $600 for 1-4 Persons, + $50 per addit'l persons ages 5 years & above plus bed tax. Planned Party Events charged a Facility Fee on top of rates to stay at the Lodge.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Master Bedroom -
1 king
,
Master Bedroom is on 3rd floor, nice area to get away.
Bedroom 2 -
1 king
,
2 twin/ single
,
The Room can have either 1 King or 2 Twins
Bedroom 3 -
1 king
,
2 twin/ single
,
This room can have either 1 King or 2 twins.
Bedroom 4 -
1 king
,
2 twin/ single
,
This bedroom can have either 1 King or 2 Twins
Bedroom 5 -
1 king
,
3 twin/ single
,
Bdrm has either 1 King or 3 Twins/Adjoins w/Bdrm 4

Have added to Klick Klack Couch systems that fold out to make full Beds if needed